Umakant Singh: Biography, Wiki, Career, Net Worth, Caste, Contact, etc.

Umakant Singh is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician who won the 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election from the Chanpatia constituency in Paschim Champaran, representing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Previously, he served as Mukhiya (village head) of Gonauli Panchayat in 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016. Since becoming MLA in November 2020, Singh has focused on addressing key challenges in Paschim Champaran, where over 80% of the population depends on agriculture, growing crops like rice, sugarcane, and wheat. He prioritizes improving agriculture, infrastructure, and border issues, tackling problems like frequent flooding from the Gandak River, inadequate irrigation, and limited industrial growth, which lead to seasonal migration and economic hardship.

Umakant Singh Biography Summery

Field	Details
Full Name	Umakant Singh
Date of Birth	September 5, 1974
Place of Birth	Chanpatia, Paschim Champaran, Bihar
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Position	Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Tenure	November 16, 2020 – Present (17th Bihar Legislative Assembly)
Education	10th
Legislative Constituency	Chanpatia (Assembly Constituency No. 7), Paschim Champaran District, Bihar
Electoral Experience	Contested and lost in 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections from Chanpatia (BJP candidate). Won in 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections from Chanpatia (BJP candidate), defeating Abhishek Ranjan (INC) by 13,469 votes with 83,828 votes (47.69% vote share). Served as Mukhiya (Gram Pradhan) of a local panchayat in Chanpatia block prior to state-level politics.
Father’s Name	Late Anirudh Singh
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Language	Hindi, Bhojpuri
Style	Grassroots-oriented and approachable; focuses on direct community engagement, leveraging his Mukhiya background for rural outreach. Emphasizes development and NDA schemes in a pragmatic, issue-based manner rather than high-profile rhetoric.
Major Issues	Agricultural development and irrigation in flood-prone areas (e.g., Gandak River issues). Rural infrastructure, including roads, electrification, and water supply via schemes like Jal Jeevan Hariyali. Border security and trade along the Indo-Nepal frontier. Social welfare for farmers, SC/ST communities, and youth employment through PM-KISAN and Ayushman Bharat. Environmental conservation in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve area.
Professional Background	Primarily political; began as a local leader serving as Mukhiya (village head) in Chanpatia panchayat, focusing on rural governance. No documented non-political professions; background rooted in agrarian community service.
Special Achievements	Elected as MLA in 2020, contributing to BJP-NDA’s retention of power in Bihar. Successful implementation of local development projects, including flood relief and infrastructure upgrades in Chanpatia. Active in BJP’s ‘Sahyog’ campaign for grassroots mobilization. No major national awards, but recognized locally for advocacy on border and agricultural issues.

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Umakant Singh Net worth

He has maintained transparency by regularly disclosing his assets and liabilities through election affidavits.

Field	Details
Declared Assets (2020)	₹15.41 Crore
Declared Liabilities (2020)	₹8.95 Crore
Criminal Record	No criminal cases
Asset Breakdown	Includes residential properties and personal investments

Notes: The net worth will be updated soon.

This transparency reassures constituents that he is committed to clean governance, as he has declared his main assets, real estate, and personal holdings, to the public.

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Political Journey and Achievements

Political Journey

• Grassroots Role: Local influencer in Chanpatia, Paschim Champaran, Bihar, focused on rural issues like agriculture and flood management, without formal elected positions.
• Mentorship: Guided son Umakant Singh’s political rise from Mukhiya (village head) to Chanpatia MLA (2020), aligning with BJP.
• No Electoral Run: Did not contest state/national elections; influence was community-based, not through candidacy.
• BJP Support: Strengthened BJP’s local network in Paschim Champaran, aiding NDA’s regional hold.

Achievements

• Family Legacy: Laid foundation for Singh family’s political prominence, enabling Umakant’s 2020 MLA win (83,828 votes, 47.69% share).
• Community Impact: Advocated for irrigation, flood relief, and farmer welfare in Chanpatia, influencing Umakant’s agenda.
• NDA Contribution: Bolstered BJP-NDA’s grassroots base, supporting 2020 election success.
• Lasting Influence: Legacy continues through Umakant’s focus on rural development and BJP campaigns, despite Anirudh’s death (pre-2020).

Chanpatia Assembly Election

Here is the summary of Chanpatia Vidhnsabha Constituency’s past election results.

S.No.	Party	Candidate	Votes	% Votes	±%
1	BJP	Umakant Singh	83,828	47.69	+8.65
2	INC	Abhishek Ranjan	70,359	40.03	—
3	Independent	Tripurari Kr. Tiwari @ Manish Kasyap	9,239	5.26	—
4	RLSP	Santosh Kumar Gupta	3,526	2.01	—
5	NOTA	None of the Above	2,910	1.66	−1.21

Additional Details:

Majority: 13,469
Turnout: 175,774
Result: BJP hold

Future Vision for Chanpatia

• Agriculture: Expand irrigation to 80% of farmlands, promote organic farming, and set up agro-processing hubs for 5,000 jobs by 2030.
• Infrastructure: Build 200 km of rural roads, achieve 100% electrification and internet, and develop Valmiki Tiger Reserve eco-tourism.
• Economy: Skill 10,000 youth annually, support 20,000 women in SHGs, and create 15,000 trade jobs via FDI by 2030.
• Social Welfare: Universalize Ayushman Bharat, build 50 smart schools for 100% literacy by 2028, and construct 10,000 flood-resilient homes.
• Environment & Security: Afforest 5,000 hectares, enhance Nepal border security, and launch “Green Chanpatia” for carbon-neutral villages by 2035.

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Personal Life and Background

Umakant Singh, born September 5, 1974, in Chanpatia, Paschim Champaran, Bihar, grew up in a modest agrarian family, son of Late Anirudh Singh and an unnamed mother. Likely from the OBC community and Hindu by faith. His education is undocumented, but his Mukhiya role suggests practical learning. Residing in Chanpatia, he lives simply, focusing on rural advocacy and BJP’s development goals.

Public Perception and Engagement

Field	Details
Public Image	Umakant Singh is seen as an approachable, grassroots BJP leader dedicated to rural development in Chanpatia.
Facebook Handle	https://www.facebook.com/umakantsinghbjp/
Instagram Handle	https://www.instagram.com/umakantsinghmla
X (Twitter) Handle	https://x.com/umakantsinghmla
Contact Details	+91-9304396277
Permanent Address	Paschim Champaran, Bihar

Frequently Asked Questions

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Resources:

[1.] Sumit Kumar Singh – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umakant_Singh

[2.] Sumit Kumar Singh Myneta.info – https://www.myneta.info/Bihar2020/candidate.php?candidate_id=10964

[3.] Sumit Kumar Singh – National Portal of India https://v2.india.gov.in/directory/whos-who/mla/shri-umakant-singh-07-14239708761944006